REFUGIO — E.J. Garza, 93, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. He worked for many years on the O’Brien Ranch.

He was born April 10, 1918, on the McFaddin Ranch to Lupe and Berdie Bell Weathers Garza.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ernestine Garza; one daughter, Diana “DeDe” Toliver; and two sons, Carl Garza, and Gregory Garza.

Survivors include three daughters, Geraldine Palmer, Rosie Lott and Evelyn Gilbert, all of Jasper; three sons, the Rev. Vernon Garza of Victoria, Kerry Garza of Jasper, and Terrence Garza of Victoria; and many grandchildren.

Visitation is at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. Funeral services will be conducted on Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Woodsboro, with Rev. Vernon Garza officiating.